Clay Matthews took one for the team last year. When coach Mike McCarthy came to the standout outside linebacker, Matthews accepted the role and the team got better. Matthews’ debut at inside linebacker was Nov. 9 in a blowout win vs. Chicago. He led the team in tackles with 11 and also tallied a sack. […]
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Surviving Sunday: Packers News, Notes and Links for the Football Deprived – 03-29-15
It’s been eerily quiet at 1265 Lombardi Ave the last two weeks. Not that there’s ever a hoard of news coming from the Green Bay Packers during the first few weeks of free agency, but with some seemingly big holes on the defense at CB and ILB, one might have expected a minor signing at least. perhaps a […]
2015 Position Group Analysis – Running Backs
Packers Running Backs: The team invested a second round pick two years ago and it paid off with Offensive Rookie of the Year honors for former Crimson Tide player Eddie Lacy. Lacy followed up his successful rookie campaign with a very good year in 2014. His rushing stats were almost identical to 2013 but his […]
Cory’s Corner: Jones and Hawk were necessary subtractions
Inside linebacker was the bleakest Packers’ position group. Now it’s the thinnest. After the Packers cut Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk, the team now only has Sam Barrington at the position. In two seasons as a pro, Barrington has started only seven games. But even with the cloud of uncertainty hanging over 1265 Lombardi Ave., […]
Mike McCarthy Green Bay Packers 2014 Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Mike McCarthy has one of the best jobs in the world. He coaches the Green Bay Packers, a team with a storied history, a MVP quarterback, a solid front office and no big-ego owner muddling in football business. It’s obvious that McCarthy knows he has one of the best jobs in the world. […]